Girl name
Selsebil name meaning
“the name of a spring in paradise”
Selsebil is the name of a spring in paradise. A feminine given name in Türkiye, it comes from Arabic salsabīl and refers directly to the spring named in the Quran. Its imagery centers on flowing water, while Turkish also uses selsebil for ornamental fountain structures through which water runs.
What does Selsebil mean?
The name of a spring in paradise
In Turkish: cennetteki bir pınarın adı
Selsebil is associated with the spring mentioned in the Quran’s chapter al-Insan, combining flowing-water imagery with descriptions of paradise. In Turkish, the same word also names ornamental water features flowing over stepped or sloping surfaces; Salsabil is another rendering of the Arabic form.
Origin of the name Selsebil
From Arabic salsabīl, which occurs in the Quran as the name of a spring in paradise. Its deeper lexical derivation is not certain.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Selsebil in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · سلسبيلا · 76:18Salsabil occurs in the Quran as the name of a spring in paradise, written سلسبيلا in the cited verse. |
| Starts with | S · Se |
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How to pronounce Selsebil
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /selsebil/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | سلسبيل |
Is Selsebil a girl’s name?
Yes, Selsebil is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Selsebil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Selsebil
What is the meaning of Selsebil?
Selsebil means “the name of a spring in paradise”. From Arabic salsabīl, which occurs in the Quran as the name of a spring in paradise. Its deeper lexical derivation is not certain.
Is Selsebil a girl’s name?
Yes, Selsebil is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Selsebil in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Salsabil occurs in the Quran as the name of a spring in paradise, written سلسبيلا in the cited verse. (e.g.: 76:18)
What is the origin of the name Selsebil?
Selsebil is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Selsebil have?
Selsebil has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Selsebil?
Selsebil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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